After Mom and Neil left, it was quite quiet
around here. I moved out of my apartment
and into the student dorms at the university where I take Chinese class. I now
live on the 9th floor with a lovely Russian room mate and am
surrounded by other foreign students my age. I really enjoy it. My Chinese
classes are on the floor just below my room and the neighborhood is quite, and
convenient for just about everything.
Also last week I took a small trip to Shanghai
to visit my friend Margret for a few days.
Some of you may remember her from my first blog in China. We trained
together, and when I left for Tianjin, she stayed in Shanghai. She lives in a nice flat with a wonderful
Chinese girl named Tansy (who hung out with me while Margret was at work) and a
nice Belgium guy named Ludo. During my visit us girls got massages, maincures,
pedicures, and even did a bit of shopping! It was quite a girly vacation I must
admit, but more than anything I enjoyed catching up with her after so much time
apart. I love you very dearly Mags!!! Hang in there girl!!
Also something very important has
come up here. I have decided to leave China. It has taken me quite awhile, but
I am now 100% positive this is not, and will never be the place for me. In
order to avoid seeming bitter and racist, I will only say China deserves its
share of praise for its innovation and uniqueness, but it will not be given by
me, at least not at this time. I will be returning to the USA the second week of January to be with my Charlie Brown and decide what life holds for me next . Thanks for your support.
Great read as always, Maddie.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit sad to hear that you'll be leaving, but I understand. You had a great Chinese adventure and made some lovely memories.
:)